Home to experts in corporate investigations and anti-corruption, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is consistently mandated by global private equity sponsors, asset managers and multinational corporations, as well as Chinese companies facing serious allegations of improper conduct. The team of ‘truly exceptional compliance and investigation lawyers’ is particularly experienced in high-stakes, cross-border government investigations, enforcement actions and civil litigation, as well as related compliance advice. In Shanghai, Tiana Zhang is a specialist in US and China-related crisis management, including compliance issues, and financial fraud and trade secret theft investigations; and Yue Qiu regularly assists with compliance issues and government investigations. Over in Hong Kong, Jodi Wu’s clients include private equity firms and multinational life sciences companies.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This is the best compliance and investigation team around.’

  • ‘Clients are extremely impressed with the exceptional skills and expertise demonstrated by these compliance and investigation lawyers.’

  • ‘Their thoughtfulness and attention to detail when handling complex legal matters are truly commendable.’

  • ‘Exceptional communication skills that enable them to convey complex legal concepts to clients and stakeholders effectively.’
  • ‘They are adept at providing clear and concise advice, ensuring that all parties involved fully comprehend the situation at hand.’
  • ‘Their professionalism and integrity are unwavering, and they consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.’
  • ‘Their ethical approach to their work sets them apart as truly exceptional compliance and investigation lawyers.’
  • ‘Tiana Zhang and Yue Qiu are excellent for compliance work and investigations.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Yue Qiu
Yue Qiu
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tiana Zhang, Jodi Wu

Other key lawyers

Jodi Wu, Grace Zhu